Wayward Cat Ends Up In Canada; Cows Crammed In Car; Parrot Catches Burglary Suspect: All In Calif.

On the tails of National Pet Day last week, Patch is paying homage to all of the furry and feathered creatures that recently made headlines across the state. We have amazing stories about stranded, stuck, stolen and rescued animals. A chatty parrot sang like a canary and helped catch a burglary suspect, a missing blind dog was rescued by a firefighter out for a hike and wayward cat was reunited with her family after she had quite the Canadian adventure.

Missing California Cat Ends Up In Canada

• BooBoo, who was missing for four years and presumed dead, suddenly showed up in a Canadian shelter. Her owners want to bring her home.

Blind Dog Missing In Santa Cruz Mountains Rescued By Off-Duty Firefighter On Hike

• In quintessential firefighter style, he the hoisted dog, who was too weak to stand, across his shoulders and started the mountain ascent.

Chatty Parrot Helps Catch Home Burglary Suspect: Police

• A transient was arrested in the North Bay after a parrot in the home he was allegedly burglarizing tipped off the owner.

Holy Cow! 2 Calves Found Crammed, Abandoned Inside Honda Civic Off I-10

• "CHP began receiving 911 calls stating that a cow was attempting to climb out of the trunk of a parked car."

Stolen Pug 'Buddy' Returned Anonymously to Elderly Owners in Livermore

• The dog, that is recovering from surgery and can barely walk, was snatched from his yard Thursday by three juveniles, police said.

Mountain Lion Wanders Into San Gabriel Valley Neighborhood

• A nearby residential area was evacuated and a school was placed on lockdown while wildlife officials tranquilized and removed the animal.

SEE: Firefighters Rescue Puppy Stuck In Dryer Vent

• This poor puppy learned a tough lesson about sticking his nose where it doesn't belong.

9 Kilos of Cocaine Found in Calif. Traffic Stop Thanks to K9 Mila: Police

• Police credit the department's K9 with helping find the drugs.

Hey, What Are You? Dolphin Checks Out Police Dog

• The police K-9 was visiting Discovery Kingdom when he was spotted by this curious dolphin.

Entangled Sea Lion Rescued In Dana Point [Video]

• A sea lion entangled in twine was rescued and taken to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center. Watch the video of the rescue

Reche Canyon Burros Need Protecting, County Says

• Supervisors are taking steps to prohibit the feeding of the wild animals, which have become too used to humans.

Stranded Pooch Rescued From Stinky Situation

• Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials say the dog found herself in the middle of a waste water treatment basin.

National Pet Day Celebrated Across Orange County

• Whether you work at home or have your favorite pal waiting for you when you return, across the nation all are celebrating National Pet Day.

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• Doggone Darling: Danville Photo of the Week

Photo courtesy Vincent Lopez from Blind Dog Missing In Santa Cruz Mountains Rescued By Off-Duty Firefighter On Hike